Sometimes I see an idea for a craft project that isn’t crocheted, and I wonder why I haven’t seen it done in crochet. The idea may be simple like this:
or something purely whimsical, but decorative, like this:
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Dollar Store Crochet Ideas
Do you like the Dollar Stores (by a variety of names) as much as I do? I refuse to buy their sweatshop crocheted items, but occasionally I find items there that I can use in my crochet work. Here are … Read More ...
ANOTHER STYLE OF BROOCH
I guess I’m stuck in rosette mode. But I love them as they’re typically not difficult to make and work well for a variety of embellishments. My mom is also fond of wearing a brooch, so I like to make … Read More ...
SPRING SNUGGLE
Isn’t this a pretty little cardigan to put on your toddler for chilly Spring days then snuggle her in your arms?
To create this sweater, Anneliese revised and upsized an existing pattern which she credits on her blog. She … Read More ...
SHAMELESSLY SHARING SMILES
- http://anestforallseasons.blogspot.com/2011/03/jar-project.html
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- So many people have responded positively to the little idea I passed along in this article, that I thought I’d share a similar idea that’s almost free. The relationship to crochet is minimal. The relationship to the
SAMPLE-A-STITCH
I love sampling new stitch patterns, but I want ‘instant’ gratification. One way to attain that is to use the new stitch or motif to create a scarf. That way, I’m not tied into a huge project like an afghan … Read More ...
ONE FOR MOM (or yourself)
Do you know that I love felting? Well, I do. There is something about the entire process of turning wool yarn into a piece of fabric that needs no hemming, won’t fray, can be cut and sewn (or glued) into … Read More ...
BUNNY EARS!
If you’re not familiar with this basket of friends, check our my previous article here .
Everyone needs his/her own bunny ears, don’t they?? Learn how to make some for Amineko and his friends at this site .
Looking for … Read More ...
SWEET STRAWBERRY
In case you need another cute baby/toddler cap, I had to share this one with you. The cap pattern is free on the blog (see link below). Sadly, the adorable toddler doesn’t come with the cap ;-(
Just so you … Read More ...
DO YOU KNOW THIS DRESS?
If you recognize the pattern source for this dress, please post it here!
This lovely dress was discovered by my good friend and crochet-guru, Ronnie, while she was sorting through some of her late mother’s things. Ronnie has two lovely … Read More ...
Play things To Crochet For The Kids
http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2010/09/free-crochet-pattern-sailboats.html
You need something to put in those Easter baskets, don’t you? Warm weather is coming (although right now, it seems hard to believe in my neck of the woods!) and the kids will be looking for fun, new playthings. … Read More ...
QUICK AND USEFUL!
I had to share this teeny, tiny, towel holder that you can work up in a wink. There’s even a nice tutorial. You could make up a batch of these in an evening!
http://willowwould.blogspot.com/2011/03/towel-holder-tutorial.html
Looking for more Quick Crochet? Check … Read More ...
A SPECIAL COWL FOR YOU
http://crochetcowls.blogspot.com/2011/02/nine-to-five-convertible-cowl.html
When I ran into this cowl, I fell in love with it! It is a free download at the link shown here and has two different ‘tabs’ that coordinate with it or it can be worn without. Janet has … Read More ...
FIRST YOU MAKE A TRIVET…
Then you make some more. Then, you string them together and create this beautiful, fresh Spring garland. Or, change the colors and make it for Christmas. Change the size and use a smaller garland as a permanent swag over a … Read More ...
JAPANESE CROCHET HELPERS
What crocheter hasn’t been tempted by those books of beautiful Japanese crochet? The Japanese are certainly prolific needleartists and designers. However, most of us find the patterns unaccessible because, aside from the diagrams, we are unable to understand the patterns.… Read More ...